FLORIDA
SPRINGS AND CARIBBEAN SEA
From April 1st to April 9th
Welcome to florida
Freediving trip to discover the underwater beauty of the state of Florida, including the Caribbean Sea and the famous fresh water Springs. We will freedive with the sharks at Jupiter reef, explore the crystal-clear water of the springs and search for the cute manatees. This trip focused on nature and photography, we guarantee a great diversity of sites and a different adventure each day.
We organize trips in small groups of 4 to 5 people to ensure the best possible experience. Book as early as possible to secure your spot!
Day 1
- We will meet at 6pm at the hotel to introduce the group and do paperwork and payment. We will also give you the briefing for the week and have time for Q&A.
- We will have dinner together and sleep at the hotel in West Palm Beach.
Day 2
This is shark day!
- We will dive Jupiter reef and bring chum to freedive with the sharks! In this place we can see various species of sharks, let’s see what surprises the ocean will have for us.
- After the dive, we will drive toward the springs of Florida and spend the night in Cristal River at an Airbnb.
Day 3
Arrive in Crystal River and dive Hospital Hole. Hospital Hole is a unique spot with 30m of depth and is often filled with manatees. Don’t be surprised if you catch one doing free immersion on the line!
Day 4
Dive day in the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area. Here we will venture out into the swamps to dive one of the most beautiful springs in Florida. It offers spectacular light rays and a massive cavern which is ideal for photos of a lifetime.
Day 5
Arrive in High Springs Florida and dive Ichetucknee springs, Gilchrist Blue Springs and Ginnie Springs. These are some of Florida’́s most renowned springs and provide plenty of wildlife as well as photo opportunities. We will spend the night in High Springs.
Day 6
We will enjoy a very nice dive day at Troy Springs state park and Peacock Springs.
Day 7
Arrive at Ocala National Forest and dive Alexander springs and Silver Glen Springs to photograph and dive with Florida ́s state animal the manatee! We will spend the night in Ocala.
Day 8
We will dive more of the springs in Ocala National Forest. We will drive back to West Palm Beach.
Day 9
Departure day.
Price: $2150 USD / person
Includes
- 8 nights of accommodation (shared room)
- 7 days of underwater activitie
- Transportation to dive sites
- Marine Park fees
- Breakfast and lunch
Does not Includes
- Flight
- Dinner, Alcohol & beverages
- Tips
- Transportation to/from the hotel and airport
Extras
- Photo service: 150usd
- Equipment: 15usd/day
- Private room: 115usd/night surcharge
- Pre requisite: be 18 years old of age or older and being a certified freediver.
- Max group size: 5 people.
- Bring your personal freediving equipment, we recommend a 3mil wetsuit with hoody.
- Weights will be provided.
- Necessary to have a Visa or Esta (Europe).
- It will be an international group and the main language will be English. We also speak Spanish and French.
- The schedule may change depending on weather and local legislation.
- There is no guarantee to find the wildlife.
- We recommend to purchase DAN insurance for your trip and for anytime you go freediving.
- Respect for nature is mandatory at all time.
- The meeting will be in West Palm Beach at the hotel*.
- We recommend flying to Miami or Fort Lauderdale international airport.
- We recommend to bring eco-friendly sun screen and anti-mosquitos product.
- Plugs are 110 volt– Europeans will need an adaptor.
